The Board of Supervisors of the County of Inyo,
State of California, met in regular session at the hour of 9:12 a.m., on Tuesday,
January 20, 2004, in the Board of Supervisors Room, County Administrative
Center, Independence, with the following Supervisors present:Chairperson Carroll “Butch” Hambleton presiding, Linda Arcularius,
Julie Bear, Ted Williams, and Michael Dorame.Supervisor Dorame provided the Invocation, and Supervisor Williams led
the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public
Comment

The
Chairperson announced the public comment period.Supervisor Dorame addressed an issue, which arose in Lone Pine
concerning vandalism of campaign brochures and literature. He asked
everyone to respect the election process and encouraged people to speak
with the candidates about their concerns rather than to take their
frustrations out through vandalism.

County
Dept. Report

The
Chairperson announced the County Department Report period.Ms. Jean Dickinson, Health and Human Services Director,
reported on a Welfare Directors Association meeting, which she attended.The County Administrator reported on a CAOC Budget update meeting,
which he had attended.Mr. Mendez notified the Board that at the meeting the
County Administrator’s were informed that the CSAC Board of Directors
are not going to support the Governor’s bond measure until the
additional local property tax shift to the schools is eliminated.He and the Board discussed the pros and cons of this bargaining
position, with the County Administrator indicating that he would keep the
Board informed on this and other budget issues as more information is
forthcoming.

Workshop
Public Rights of Way

The
Chairperson recessed open session at 9:20 a.m., to convene in a workshop with
County Counsel regarding County Enforcement of Public Rights of Way Across
Private Property.The
Chairperson recessed the workshop at 10:40 a.m., reconvening in open
session at 10:45 a.m., with all Board Members present.

Sheriff/COPS
Funding Use Public Hearing

The
Chairperson opened the public hearing at 10:47 a.m., to gather ­input
from the public regarding the intended use for the AB3229 Citizen’s
Option for Public Safety (COPS) monies.The Sheriff reviewed the Staff Report and his recommendations for
the use of COPS money.There
being no one from the public wishing to address this issue, the
Chairperson closed the public hearing at 10:50 a.m.

Moved
by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to declare
Thursday, February 12, 2004, as an official County workday and recognize,
Friday, February 13, 2004 as the official date for Lincoln’s Birthday
holiday for Inyo County employees.Motion
carried unanimously.

CAO-Personnel/
Casey and Assoc. Contract

Moved
by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to approve a
contract between the County of Inyo and Casey and Associates for
consulting services for the completion of the countywide classification
and compensation study, for the period of January 1, 2004, through June
30, 2004; and authorize the County Administrator to sign, contingent upon
the appropriate signatures being obtained.Motion carried unanimously.

CAO-Purchasing/
Printer P.O.

Moved
by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to award Quote
#28-2003 for and approve the purchase of one (1) printer from GHA
Technologies in an amount not to exceed $2,411.44, plus tax.Motion
carried unanimously.

Library/Holiday
Closure Dates

Moved
by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to authorize all
library branches be closed on the following Saturdays because of 3-day
holiday weekends; February 14, May 29, September 4, and November 27, 2004.Motion
carried unanimously.

HHS-Health
Serv./ MCH Compliance and Certification Form

Moved
by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to approve the
Maternal Child Health (MCH) Allocation Funding between the County of Inyo
and the Department of Health Services in the amount of $148,522, for FY
2003-2004 and authorize the Chairperson to sign the MCH Policy Compliance
and Certification Funding form.Motion
carried unanimously.

Rd.
Dept./Tree Removal

Moved
by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to authorize the
Road Department personnel to remove the following A) two ash tress in the
road right of way at 104 S. Lone Pine Avenue, in Lone Pine; and B) one
tree in the road right of way at 109 N. Hay Street, in Lone Pine.Motion
carried unanimously.

HHS-Behavioral
Hlth./Safe & Drug Free Grant Contract

Moved
by Supervisor Williams and seconded by Supervisor Dorame to approve
the Contract between the County of Inyo and the California Department of
Alcohol and Drug Programs (Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities
Grant) for prevention funds in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the
period of January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2004; and authorize the
Chairperson to sign.Motion carried unanimously.

_____________________________________Chairperson,
Inyo County Board of Supervisors

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